Philip Davis

Attorney Profile
Top Rated Civil Rights Attorney in Albuquerque, NM
- Civil Rights (30%),
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (30%),
- Employment Litigation: Plaintiff (20%),
- Civil Litigation: Plaintiff (20%)
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At Davis Law New Mexico, Philip Davis is a highly qualified, skilled attorney who represents those in Albuquerque and the rest of New Mexico in matters of civil rights and mediation. A mediator, litigator and teacher, he has represented over 100 different lawyers regarding attorney fees throughout his career. Whether obtaining success through settlement or trial, Mr. Davis protects the best interests of his clients aggressively and passionately.
A graduate of The University of New Mexico School of Law, Mr. Davis earned a Juris Doctor and has been licensed to practice since 1978. His attention to detail, hard work and client focus are the things that set him apart from other attorneys in the area, along with his breadth of knowledge he has earned throughout his legal career. As soon as a client visits the firm, Mr. Davis takes the time to get to know the situation and determine what goals are appropriate for the individual case. When he shares goals with his clients, Mr. Davis is more likely to be successful.
Mr. Davis spends half of his time representing clients in matters of civil rights, and the rest of his practice is equally split between employment litigation, civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Even as he recognizes the benefit in settling outside of court, he is unafraid to take a case as far as necessary to obtain a favorable result for his client.
Named as a top-rated civil rights attorney, Mr. Davis is aware of the rights of every citizen and business in the state. When those rights are violated, he becomes a zealous advocate for those who have been wronged.
- 30%Civil Rights
- 30%Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 20%Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 20%Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
Police Misconduct, Mediation, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation
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About Philip Davis
Admitted: 1978, New Mexico
Professional Webpage: https://www.davislawnm.com/
Honors/Awards:
- Excellence in Jurisprudence and Legal Writing , Award, New Mexico Law Review, 2005
- Named Best Lawyers, New Mexico Lawyer of the Year in the area of Civil Rights Law in 2018
- AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1993
- Named one of Southwest Super Lawyers’ Top 25 Attorneys in New Mexico, 2018
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms in New Mexico – Top Tier Ranking – Civil Rights and Employment Law, 2017, 2018
- Named a Southwest Super Lawyer since 2006
- Named Best Lawyers New Mexico Lawyer of the Year in the area of First Amendment Litigation in 2014, 2016
- New Mexico Employment Lawyer of the Year - Labor & Employment "Top Lawyers" Survey, 2010
- Recognized with lifetime achievement award as one of Top 100 Attorneys in New Mexico, 2017
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995
- Best Lawyers Best Law Firms in New Mexico – Top Tier Ranking – Civil Rights and Employment Law, 2020
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, US Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel, 2010-2016
- Member, NM Bar Disciplinary Board, Hearing Committee
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Co-Legal Dir./Legal Panel Member, ACLU of New Mexico since 1984
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Co-Author, Qualified Immunity and Excessive Force: A Greater or Lesser Role for Juries?, New Mexico Law Review, Vol. 47, No. 2
Educational Background:
- Successfully completed Advanced Mediation Program at the nation's top-ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University, Irvine, California., 2018
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Last Updated: 11/2/2020